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Can Tech Get Rid of Bad Trips?
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about some of the latest drug trends and all the ways drugs are changing as they continue to be intertwined with tech.
View the articleIndia’s gig workers win legal status, but access to social security remains elusive
India is restructuring its gig economy with a new labor law, but much more is needed before gig workers see real benefits.
View the articleGoogle teams up with Accel to hunt for India’s next AI breakouts
Google and Accel will jointly invest up to $2 million in each startup through their new partnership.
View the articleAltman describes OpenAI’s forthcoming AI device as more peaceful and calm than the iPhone
Altman and Ive tease a simple AI device aimed at calm, distraction-free computing, launching within two years.
View the articleOpenAI learned the hard way that Cameo trademarked the word ‘cameo’
OpenAI might have to rename the "cameo" feature in the Sora app.
View the articleHow artificial intelligence can help achieve a clean energy future
AI supports the clean energy transition as it manages power grid operations, helps plan infrastructure investments, guides development of novel materials, and more.
View the articleRad Power Bikes’ batteries receive major fire risk warning
The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission claims Rad Power "refused to agree to an acceptable recall." Rad Power says the CPSC's solution would bankrupt the company.
View the articleTesla FSD software may not be approved by EU regulator after all
Tesla claimed in a weekend social media post that a Dutch regulator was set to approve its Full Self-Driving mode. It seems the regulator isn't quite in line with Tesla.
View the articleHands on with Stickerbox, the AI-powered sticker maker for kids
Stickerbox turns kids’ ideas into printable stickers, blending AI magic with hands-on coloring for a surprisingly creative, "screen-light" play experience.
View the articleAWS is spending $50B to build AI infrastructure for the US government
AWS has been working with the U.S. government since 2011 and is now building AI infrastructure specifically for the entity.
View the articleAnthropic releases Opus 4.5 with new Chrome and Excel integrations
Anthropic has launched Opus 4.5, the latest version of its flagship model, with new integrations into Chrome and Excel.
View the articleX-energy rides nuclear wave, raises $700M Series D
The small modular reactor startup is capitalizing on surging interest from tech companies and data center developers.
View the articlePocket Casts now lets you create a playlist of your favorite podcast episodes
Pocket Casts now lets you create playlists for putting podcasts episodes in your desired listening order.
View the articleDOGE days are over as Trump disbands Elon Musk’s team of federal cost-cutters
DOGE members are reportedly worried that they could face prosecution for some of their activities conducted while under the leadership of Elon Musk.
View the articleA new AI benchmark tests whether chatbots protect human wellbeing
Most AI benchmarks measure intelligence and instruction-following rather than psychological safety. Humane Bench evaluates models based on core principles of human flourishing, prioritizing wellbeing,...
View the articleFacebook takes on Reddit with launch of nicknames for Facebook Groups
Facebook users can protect their privacy in Groups using a new nicknames feature.
View the articleFormer MrBeast content strategist is building an AI tool for creator ideation and analytics
Palo is a tool for short-video creators to gain insights into what is working for them.
View the articleUS banks scramble to assess data theft after hackers breach financial tech firm
U.S. banking giants including JPMorgan Chase, Citi, and Morgan Stanley are working to identify what data was stolen in a recent cyberattack on a New York financial firm.
View the articleMalaysia may ban users under 16 from social media starting next year
The country's communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the administration is considering systems for implementing age restrictions on social media sites.
View the articleMomentic raises $15M to automate software testing
AI testing startup Momentic has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Standard Capital, with participation from Dropbox Ventures. Existing investors at Y Combinator, FCVC, Transpose Platform a...
View the articleAmazon Is Using Specialized AI Agents for Deep Bug Hunting
Born out of an internal hackathon, Amazon’s Autonomous Threat Analysis system uses a variety of specialized AI agents to detect weaknesses and propose fixes to the company’s platforms.
View the articleThis startup wants to build a fusion reactor — on a boat
Startups are still racing to build the world's first commercial fusion power plant on land, but Maritime Fusion thinks the path will be easier out at sea.
View the articleRevolut hits $75B valuation in new capital raise
The deal was led by Coatue, Greenoaks, Dragoneer and Fidelity. Investors including Nvidia's NVentures, Andreessen Horowitz, Franklin Templeton, and other backers advised by T. Rowe Price Associates al...
View the articleA Research Leader Behind ChatGPT’s Mental Health Work Is Leaving OpenAI
The model policy team leads core parts of AI safety research, including how ChatGPT responds to users in crisis.
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